Hotel Recamier~Tucked into a fashionable corner at Saint Sulpice on the left bank was a little jewel of a hotel. With French flair and a fashionable address in the upscale Saint Germain Des Pres neighborhood, I felt at home in Paris.

At one time this was the home of Madame Recamier, a French socialite and celebrity of sorts. A bust of her is seen on each of the 6 floors. Each floor has a color scheme ranging from grays and taupes to coral and soft green. A signature sunburst mirror hangs in each room.

After a thoughtful renovation by Jean Louis Denoit, who artfully mixed many styles, it has a decidedly cozy French feel with a strong neoclassical influence and a "dash of drama." And who loves that??

Oh, and look who I ran into while I was there, Nathan Turner! He was adorable and friendly. We had a nice chat. I asked about next season's Million Dollar Decorators; he told me they haven't signed on yet. I am sure it will be back, though. Love that show! Check out Nathan's guest editor page on